If the state treasurer is authorized to discharge a mortgage held by the commonwealth, the state treasurer may assign it instead of discharging it; but such assignment shall not impose upon the commonwealth any liability, express or implied.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 29, § 36
Mortgages held by commonwealth; discharge; assignments
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